Child Care Resource Center

Child Care Resource Center The Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) is a non-profit resource and referral agency that helps families

Connecting Families, Providers and Communities

What We Do
The Child Care Resource Center is the child care resource and referral agency for Lorain, Erie, Huron, Sandusky and Seneca counties in North Central Ohio. The Child Care Resource Center is a private non-profit agency that is part of the statewide system of child care resource and referral funded by the Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Ser

vices and other federal and local funders. The CCRC is your “one-stop shop” in North Central Ohio working to educate and impact the quality of child care by:
· Helping families make informed child care choices
· Recruiting, training and supporting child care professionals
· Leading, advocating and collaborating at the local, state, and national level
· Collecting and disseminating data to inform decision makers

Vision:
The CCRC’s vision is to be the community leader in transforming early care and learning in North Central Ohio ensuring every child has a high quality learning experience and enters kindergarten ready to learn. Mission:
Partnering with families and educators to advance quality child care and education. Core Values:
Every Interaction Matters - RELATIONSHIPS
Committed to expanding and sharing KNOWLEDGE
INNOVATIVE in serving our community
INTEGRITY in our daily interactions
TRUST earned with every action

We are so saddened by the loss of Dolly Parton. The best way to remember Dolly is to carry the things that she found im...
08/25/2026

We are so saddened by the loss of Dolly Parton.
The best way to remember Dolly is to carry the things that she found important for life forward in yours❣️📚

Millions of children started home libraries because of Dolly Parton’s commitment to early literacy.

For more than three decades, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has mailed books directly to young children around the world — creating more opportunities for reading, connection, and learning.

Today, we remember and honor Dolly for a lifetime of advocacy and for the generations of young readers her vision will continue to inspire. In her words, “You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children.” We couldn't agree more. 📚❤️‍🩹

📚 Homework time causing stress at home? You’re not alone!Join us for our Homework Help Parent Café—a night of intentiona...
08/25/2026

📚 Homework time causing stress at home? You’re not alone!

Join us for our Homework Help Parent Café—a night of intentional connection, hosted by parents, for parents! Together, we’ll talk about practical tips and simple strategies to help children stay motivated, manage frustration, build healthy homework habits, and make homework time less stressful for the whole family.

🗓️ Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Calvary Baptist Church | 250 Benedict Ave., Norwalk

✨ FREE childcare and a light meal will be provided!

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and support! Register today using the QR code on the flyer or visit the link provided. 💙

YOU’RE GOING TO NEED TO KNOW A LOT ABOUT FOOD.But not because you’re opening a restaurant.You’ll need to know regulation...
08/25/2026

YOU’RE GOING TO NEED TO KNOW A LOT ABOUT FOOD.

But not because you’re opening a restaurant.

You’ll need to know regulations.
You’ll need to understand nutrition.
You’ll need to solve problems.
You’ll need to teach.
You’ll need to build relationships.
And occasionally, you’ll probably need to explain why “but the kids love it” isn’t quite enough. 😉

We’re looking for a Nutrition Services Specialist.

At CCRC, you’ll help family child care providers make sure children are receiving nutritious meals while navigating CACFP requirements, menus, documentation, and everything in between.

It’s part nutrition expert.
Part educator.
Part problem solver.
Part relationship builder.

And 💯 meaningful.

If you want a job where what you know actually helps children, families, and child care professionals…

We should talk.💬

🥕 Nutrition Services Specialist: https://ccrcinc.com/about/opportunities.html
Come put your expertise to work where it matters.

08/22/2026

You're Invited to a Triple P Seminar on September 9th at 5:30pm
on Raising Competent, Confident Children!

Parenting is hard work! Join the us for informal conversations designed to support you!
This Seminar will be held at Journey Church 565 OH-19 in Fremont and are open to public!
Join us as we tackle some of those difficult challenges you are dealing with and provide you with some techniques to help you bring peace back into your home! 💪🧠💬
Each café includes these FREE resources:
✅ Child care
✅ Light meal
✅ Small group, peer-to-peer conversations
✅ Gift basket drawing
✨ Come connect, recharge, increase your confidence and grow with your community!
Register at the Child Care Resource Center Calendar click on the link below: https://bit.ly/4pmFLfp
📅 Spots are limited — register today!
📧 Contact Martha Deavers at [email protected]
📞 Or call 440-242-0413 *248

08/21/2026

🌟 READY FOR YOUR NEXT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD? 🌟

The Child Care Resource Center’s HIREMe site has two current leadership opportunities for early childhood professionals looking to make a difference!

📍 Director - Horizon Education Centers - Dewhurst: Elyria, Ohio

📍 Director – Oberlin Early Childhood Center - Oberlin, Ohio

If you’re an experienced early childhood professional who is ready to lead, support teachers, build strong relationships with families, and help create quality learning environments, one of these opportunities may be the right fit for you!

👉 Check out the openings and get the full job details on CCRC’s HIREMe site:
https://ccrcinc.com/ccrc-services/hire-me/hire-me-seeking.html

💙 Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post and help us connect great early childhood leaders with opportunities in our community!

08/20/2026

The CCRC office located in Sandusky will be temporarily closed due to to a water leak. The office is in the process of restoration, we will let you know as soon as it is open. You can reach the CCRC staff at (440) 242-0413 or at our Lorain office at 5350 Oberlin Ave. Lorain Ohio 44053. Thank you!

08/20/2026

The Department of Children and Youth (DCY) invites you to attend a regular cadence of meetings to share early care and education updates and hear directly from you as DCY continues to build and strengthen services for families and their children. Two of the guiding principles of DCY are transparency and accountability, therefore these meetings will be an opportunity for strengthening our relationship with our partners.
Please use the following link to join this month’s meeting.
https://tinyurl.com/cbcfanje

The CCRC staff are busy getting ready for a new year of Parent Cafes and Triple P's with a lot of NEW topics and opport...
08/20/2026

The CCRC staff are busy getting ready for a new year of Parent Cafes and Triple P's with a lot of NEW topics and opportunities! If you are a parent, caregiver or adult investing in the lives of children, we would love to see you there! Check out our CCRC calendar to see all our upcoming events and sign up at:
tinyurl.com/ccrc-calendar
If you are interested in partnering to host one of these events contact Beth today at (440) 242-0413 ext. *457 or [email protected]

Calling ALL Parents! Come and talk directly with current families to ask questions and get real answers! You will be pro...
08/14/2026

Calling ALL Parents!

Come and talk directly with current families to ask questions and get real answers!
You will be provided — a chance to relax, recharge, and reconnect cafés are a great way to:
✅ Network with others who truly understand what you are going through!
✅ Learn about resources and strategies
✅ Share your knowledge and wisdom
✅ Free child care
✅ Enjoy a light meal

Register at the Child Care Resource Center Calendar click on the link below: https://bit.ly/4pmFLfp
📞 Contact Anita St John with questions:
📲 440-242-0413 ext. *247
📧 [email protected]

08/14/2026

Exceptional Videos of Authors Reading Their Books Aloud for Young Students
These 14 books can help teachers celebrate student writing by weaving literacy and social and emotional learning into the school day.

These 14 books can help teachers celebrate student writing by weaving literacy and social and emotional learning into the school day.

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5350 Oberlin Avenue
Lorain, OH
44053

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14402420413

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